Favourite Destinations (Allgäu)

Have you already visited such classic holiday destinations as Žirje Island Villas and are now looking for somewhere off the beaten tourist track? If you are looking to relax your body and mind, head to Allgäu in Germany. Located in the southern part of Bavaria, Swabia and south-eastern part of Baden-Württemberg, Allgäu extends all the way to the Alps mountain range. The lush green meadows, the gently rolling hills and the crystal clear lakes dotting the region will ensure that you have a blissful and memorable stay in Allgäu holiday rentals. Allgäu is divided into four districts, namely Oberallgäu, Unterallgäu, Ostallgäu and Westallgäu.

You can get a variety of Allgäu holiday rentals in any of these districts, right from self-catering apartments to properties in plush, luxurious holiday resorts. Allgäu is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Europe and the sprawling green pastures and meadows dotted with alpine flowers will rejuveante and refresh your mind, body and soul. You can also choose stay in Allgäu holiday rentals in the village of Hohenschwangau in the Ostallgäu district. This will enable you to see the famous 19th century Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle is located on top of a hill and was built by Ludwig II as a tribute to the famous music composer Richard Wagner. The village also has numerous souvenir shops, bars and restaurants, where you can sample traditional Bavarian fare.

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Experience a taste of rural Alpine life with Allgäu Holiday Cottages

Other classic tourist attractions that should not be missed when staying in Allgäu chalets include the ruins of Falkenstein Castle, the Breitachklamm Gorge and Scheidegg Waterfalls. The more adventurous can go hiking and mountain climbing in the mountain ranges of Hochgrat and Grünten. When staying in Allgäu holiday rentals, it is a must to taste the local cheese, which is known as herdsman’s cheese, or Hirtenkäse in German. Many farms in Allgäu offer Allgäu holiday rentals, where you can experience authentic rural Bavarian farm life. Many people come to Allgäu for the world famous wellness therapies the region offers. When staying in Allgäu holiday rentals, you can visit a spa or wellness centre to try out some of these therapies that will surely relax and heal your body and mind.

There are also many Allgäu holiday rentals in the historic town of Memmingen. The town is home to many churches, such as the St. Martin’s Church, which is renowned for its gothic choir stall and the Church of Frauenkirche, which houses a 15-century painting of the Strigel family. You can also visit two museums in the town, namely the Strigel and Antoniter Museum and the Municipal Museum. Another museum that is worth visiting is the open-air Illerbeuren Museum of Farming Life. The town also holds several festivals throughout the year, such as the Town Festival, Fisher Day and Children’s Festival. Most villages and towns in Allgäu are great holiday destinations for walkers and bikers. All of them offer fantastic Allgäu holiday rentals to suit different tastes and budgets. The fact that the alpine parts of Allgäu are over 2,000 metres above sea level also means that this region is a popular winter holiday destination.

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